Opticians: Career, Salary And Education Information

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Work Environment for Opticians[About this section] [To Top]

Opticians hold about 74,800 jobs. The largest employers of opticians are as follows:

Offices of optometrists 40%
Health and personal care stores 24%
Offices of physicians 13%
Self-employed workers 1%

Opticians who work as part of a group optometry or medical practice work with optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide eye-related medical care to patients.

Optician Work Schedules

Opticians who work in large retail establishments, such as department stores, may have to work evenings and weekends. Most opticians work full time, although part-time opportunities also are available.

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